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Ferris Wehbe

Businessman, Advocate & Community Leader

About Me

Ferris Wehbe is a dedicated community leader and entrepreneur with a profound commitment to social service, civic engagement, and the betterment of his community. His diverse experiences and relentless advocacy have made significant impacts in Hollywood and beyond.

Work Experience

Co-Founder and Operator

F&D Properties

Invested in Hollywood real estate during times of decline in 1983 Operated the acclaimed Hollywood Schoolhouse, a national model for creative K-6 education

Community Leadership

Co-Founder

Hollywood Sentinels Neighborhood Watch

Co-founded in 1988 to combat local crime

Co-Founder

Hollywood Youth Charities

Raised over $300,000 for youth activities

Member

Hollywood Police Activities League

Increased membership from 25 to 1,300 children

Co-Founder

Hollywood Youth Collaborative

Launched to provide after-school activities

Founder

Hollywood Beautification Team

Founded in early 1990s to clean and beautify neighborhoods

Founder & Board Member

Hollywood Media District, BID

Founder and board member since 2000

Co-Chair

Hollywood Redevelopment Project

Overseeing a 1,107-acre plan to revitalize Hollywood

Political & Civic Engagement

President

Hollywood VOTE

Led the initiative for Hollywood cityhood with 38,000 signatures

Chairman

Los Angeles Beirut Sister City Committee

Fostering cultural and business exchanges between LA and Beirut

Senior Assistant Governor

Rotary International District 5280

Chartered three new clubs and raised funds for international projects

Finance Chair

Eric Garcetti’s Super PAC, Lots of People Who Support Eric Garcetti

Raised $2.4 million in 90 days

Co-Chair

Measure M

Supporting a tax increase for improved public transportation in LA

Board Memberships

Board Member

Hollywood Chamber PAC

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Treasurer

The Getty House Foundation

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Vice President

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Co-Chair

Hollywood Community Police Advisory Board

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Advisor to the President

World Lebanese Cultural Union

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Treasurer

Los Angeles Cedars Rotary

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Board Member

House of Lebanon

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Board Member

Media Business Improvement District

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Co-Founder & Board Member

Our New Lebanon

Elegant University - San Francisco, CA

Advocacy Projects

Our New Lebanon

Advocating for Lebanese American Diplomatic Ties

LACC

Lebanese American Coordinating Committee

LA Cedars Rotary

Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon

WCLU

World Cultural Lebanese Union

Skills & Expertise

Advisory & Board Governance

Team Building

Business and Community Leadership

Civic Engagement and Advocacy

Political Campaign Management

Public Relations

Strategic Planning and Development

Strategic Planning and Development

Business Improvement Districts

Education and Youth Empowerment

Educational Leadership

Youth Program Development

Financial Acumen

Fundraising

Budget Management

Cross-Cultural Communication

International Relation

Multilingual Communication

Local Businesses I’ve Supported

Phone

(123) 456-7890

Follow

@ferriswehbe

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